15 Best Hotels in the Dolomites, Italy's Charming Mountain Region

Located in the heart of the Dolomites on the Alpe di Siusi—the highest Alpine plateau in Europe—the ski-in, ski-out location offers direct access to the pistes in the winter, and South Tyrol’s flower-flecked network of hiking and biking trails in the summer. As you’d expect from the brand, wellness is at its core, with a health-forward treatment menu on offer, plus hearty Tyrolean and Italian fare—as well as excellent Alto Adige wines—for those who don’t want to hold back. All of the wood-clad, cozy rooms face the slopes and have a balcony or terrace. Sauna is a serious operation here, with herbal and Finnish saunas, salt and aroma steams, and a convivial outdoor seating area in the snow where half-clad spa-goers chatter. In summer, the hotel offers multiple activities including biking, hiking, climbing, trail running, paragliding, zip-lining, wild swimming, and helicopter rides. —Jemima Sissons

Set high above the South Tyrolean valley, Hotel Saltus is a design-led sanctuary immersed in forest and mountain views. This family-run retreat lives and breathes its surroundings, with chic contemporary minimalism that lets the views do the talking. Rooms are calm, expansive, and built to frame the ever-changing landscape, while the food celebrates local ingredients with a refined, modern twist. Wellness is at the heart of the experience, from the serene Forest Spa to guided forest bathing sessions that encourage guests to slow down and reconnect, both with themselves and with the earth. Whether you’re here to hike through the breathtaking Dolomites or simply switch off, Saltus offers a deeply restorative stay where time stretches and allows you to lean into the art of doing nothing. I expected to return home feeling more relaxed, but I was surprised to find myself returning with a little bit of Hotel Saltus lodged in my heart forever. —Lucy Bruton

Of all the chic new hotels that have opened in the Dolomites in recent years, Castel Badia—set in a manor house that dates back to the year 1000—is at the top of the pile. The hotel, an Alpine counterpart to ­Puglia’s Borgo Egnazia, was created by Ian Schrager’s protégé Aldo Melpignano, who brings a new sense of cool to high-end Italian hospitality. The building has served as a courthouse, a convent, a private castle, and, since the 1970s, a hotel. A recent renovation saved everything that could be saved: The floors, wood ceilings, stuccoed vaults, and frescoes remain. Silence reigns in this ancient castle, where life, as it did in the Middle Ages, revolves around the courtyard. Through that nexus, you access the garden, swimming pool, guest rooms (there are 28 in total, along with a three-story chalet), basement spa with frescoed relaxation rooms overlooking the mountains, and the crypt of San Lorenzo, a protected site that, like the rest of the castle, is open to the public. This remains a sacred place, even as guests enjoy its sybaritic offerings. —Sara Magro

At the foot of the Alpe di Siusi, the highest alpine pasture in Europe, Sensoria Dolomites sits low, nestled beside a river in a South Tyrolean village. This is an adults-only all-inclusive retreat where rooms are minimalist, making way for maximalist views via large windows and wraparound balconies. Days ideally begin with a dip in the heated pool, with steam rising as the Dolomite peaks sharpen into view, or with a relaxing sound meditation in the spa before breakfast at Anima restaurant. From here, it’s a five-minute stroll to the cable car. In summer, a short ascent delivers you straight onto rolling alpine pasture; in winter, locals wander aboard with skis slung casually over their shoulders, bound for the wide, sunlit slopes. —Noo Saro-Wiwa

Adler Balance was built in 2008 right next to its sister property, Adler Dolomiti, and the structure was created to blend harmoniously into the Alpine landscape. Unlike Adler Dolomiti, Adler Balance is adults-only and has a particular focus on wellness. The hotel has evolved into a highly specialized destination medical spa, combining a five-star hotel experience with longevity programs led by a team of doctors, therapists, and wellness experts. Nestled in a peaceful corner of the Dolomites, it offers a retreat from the crowds that have started to flock here year-round. Large and comfortable rooms, attentive staff, and an elegant dining scene are all present, but it's the hotel's mountain heritage, as well as its picture-perfect location, that's the main event. —Alessia Armenise

Nestled in the Lüsen valley at the foot of the Dolomites, Lüsnerhof Naturhotel is the kind of place you’d let your mind wander to when dreaming of peace and tranquility. Escaping the city for a weekend here feels close to medicinal. The well-being offering is bespoke and holistic, championing regional produce as well as the skills of specialist practitioners who visit for a week at a time to share their craft. Each of the hotel's 59 rooms is cleverly designed to optimize its surroundings and spotlight the location, no matter the season. Interiors reflect the Alpine setting and integrate years-old Dolomite rock, Swiss stone pine, and a clay finish on the walls. Fresh mountain water awaits guests in their rooms—a small but location-centric touch. The spa here is huge, and home to the longest sauna trail in the Alps. Practices take place in immersive outdoor locations, including the forest sauna, floating salt grotto, natural bathing pond, whirlpools, and infrared gondola. —Alice Morey

During my three-hour drive from Milan to Madonna di Campiglio, the landscape shifted from Call Me By Your Name to a real-life vintage ski poster. Adamello Brenta Nature Park, which surrounds the area, was beautiful enough to spark emotions as we drove past tumbling waterfalls and turquoise lakes, where the mountains’ reflections are as awe-inspiring as the peaks themselves. When we pulled up to Casa Cook Madonna, we were delighted to see our neighbors were a chocolatier, a local cheese shop, an ancient little stone church, and the base of the gondola, from where cable cars serenely floated up the mountain, which we watched from our room’s reading nook. Each of the 50 rooms can be summed up as contemporary, cozy, and intimate, and modern in a way that truly magnifies the surrounding environment. Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch. Being at the base of the slopes, you’re in a prime position to ski. —Tamara Southward

It's hard not to be awestruck when you catch your first glimpse of this hotel—it resembles a magnificent spaceship, its stark rectangular silhouette appearing to levitate above the treetops, illuminated from beneath and casting an enchanting glow that creates the illusion of hovering. The vision is the work of owner Markus Huber, a native of Brixen, and Gerhard Tauber, who designed the contemporary tree house concept, the largest of its kind in Europe. Perched on lofty 115-foot stilts resembling tree trunks, My Arbor—which fittingly means “my tree” in Latin—is a tree house that's strictly for grown-ups, attracting a health-conscious, sociable, and energetic crowd seeking adventure and relaxation in equal measure. The location is equally a knockout, set in stunning surroundings with direct access to the Plose ski area from right outside the hotel. After days out hiking or on the slopes, the spa is the ultimate relaxation spot, spanning 27,000 square feet over two floors, and comprising saunas, a Turkish steam room, an icy plunge pool, and a large panoramic outdoor hot tub with incredible views over the valley. —Karin Mueller

You can sense a unique vibe at San Sonnea Family Dolomites—a family-friendly wellness, farm, and ski hotel—when you first arrive. Perhaps it’s down to the mutual understanding shared by all the adults-with-hangers-on here. It's a place for parents who want to enjoy the finer things and locations in life, no matter how many boundary-pushing blow-ups their toddlers or teens may have in store, such as the slopes of the Dolomites, organic fine dining and drinking, and luxurious but eco-friendly design and decor. Fortunately, the many creative activities on offer in the phenomenal kids and babies clubs are likely to stop oncoming tantrums in their tracks, from pony rides and alpaca petting to finding their own breakfast eggs at the little farm and taking part in productions in the huge theater. Access to a 2,900-foot-long slope and lift comes included, with private ski lessons easily arranged for those ages two-and-a-half and up. Besides the food and drinks, the property's very highest highlight is its five pools, including a shallow option with a cinema screen, one with speedy slides, and an indoor-outdoor heated pool from which steam wafts, ideally situated for swimmers to marvel at the snow-capped mountains nearby, or firepit come nightfall. —Becky Lucas

Since 1939, Rosa Alpina has been a firm favorite with the high-altitude summer crowd for its Alpine classicism and San Cassiano location. Then Aman took the mantle in 2003, and its Ladin roots (once a farm and inn) were thrust through the group’s contemporary prism: the hallmark clean lines, subdued hues, and angular furniture. Rather than end three generations of stewardship, Aman kept the Pizzinini family firmly at the helm, respecting their hotelier pedigree and, ultimately, preserving something no amount of glass, steel, blonde woods or Michelin stars can buy: soul. Long-time Aman collaborator, Jean-Michel Gathy, rolled up his sleeves and integrated the notion of Alpine coziness into Aman’s famously restrained aesthetic with clever lighting, milky fabrics reflecting the surrounding pine forests and snow-capped peaks, and abundant cubic fireplaces warming the pared-down rooms.

Guests can paraglide, whoosh down the endless runs forming the Dolomiti Superski area, gallop through the fragrant pine forests on horseback, or simply take a remedial walk through the UNESCO-listed landscape with its crisp, lung-cleansing air. And with Aman’s finely tuned spa and excellent food at The Grill, there’s always something worth trudging back to base for. —Maddalena Fossati

To soak up illustrious glamour, head to the pearl of the Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo, where you’re likely to splurge most of your budget on oysters and Champagne. But there’s a reason why this northern gem, located only two hours away from Venice, has become a favorite among Italians and was the host of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Around the area, you’ll find a handful of beautiful lakes, including Lago di Misurina and, slightly further, Lago di Braies. The perfect base for your adventures is Rosapetra, whose secluded location on the outskirts of Cortina offers a low-key, relaxing few days. Rosapetra is an Alpine cottage where each of the 33 rooms looks out towards the Dolomites. From a well-equipped gym to a wellness circuit of iced waterfalls, saunas, and a 39-foot swimming pool, you’ll have everything you need to warm up or restore your muscles pre- and post-ski. —Lucrezia Worthington